The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-05-31
MARTINS FERRY,
Memorial Day Ekercises-ifouss Struck by
Lightning, etc.

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Lightning, etc.
Memorial Day was observed here yes.
terday with considerable interest on the
part Of citizens as we'll as the old soldiers.
The G. A.. R. Post marched through the
principal streets Of the city, stopping at
the NJ. E. Church, where they were Joined
by the Sunday School, when all marched
to G. W. Mitchell's grove, where the SER
vices Of the day were held. A platform
had been erected and IN organ placed on
it, and a choir led by ]. @. Gray, assisted
by Misses May Griffith, Blanche Medill
and Ida Hoyle, with Miss Lille Tannehill
organist, Messrs. George Hipkins and ].
7. Thomas gave the opening song, "Re.
member the Brave" Comrade Mason
shipman then introduced Colonel A. B.
Morrison, who delivered an eloquent and
interesting address, paying tribute to tho
fallen heroes in a very touching manner
and explaining the late war to be one oil
the most ~ungodly, unrighteous ,unholy and
unnecessary wars that was ever recorded
in modern history. MI. Morrison earned
his title Of Colonel in the late war, and
his address was strictly in sympathy with
all the ''boys" who fought under the etars
and stripes. The choir sang "We Shall
Meet Beyond the River" after which
Mrs.' J. NJ. PAUL, president Of the Ladies'
Relief Corps, was introduced. Mrs. PAUL
read an interesting essay, commencing
the ladies for the distribution Of flowers
upon the graves Of the fallen heroes, and
encouraging them in their efforts to ever
hold in reverence and love the many COM
rades who died on the field OF battle. In
connection with her essay Mrs. PAUL. read
a touching poem, "Scatter Garlands,"
from the pen Of j. Fl. Grover, written for
the memmorial ceremonies at Washing.
ton, D. O., in 1876.
The choir then sang o very beautiful
piece, after which Judge ]. S. Cochran
was introduced, and spoke in a touching
and sympathetic manner OF the sons and
fathers Of this vicinity especially, and
from the Atlantic to the Pacific, who left
their homes iaet twensy-six years sgo,
many OF them never seen again by the
loved ones left at home. The Judge
spoke in the interest OF the Ladies' Relief
Corps, thanking them for the kindly inter-
est they have taken in the Post OF the G..
a. K. and for their able assistance with
the programme for the days services.
During his address Judge Cochran recalled
many touching facts, bringing tears to the
eyes OF many, whose friends, u husband, a
SOD, a brother, or q father lies buried
meath the fallen trees OF Walnut Grove
Cemetery, or mayhap, somewhere in the
Southern States, near the field Of their
last battle. In speaking in behalf OF the
Ladiea' Relief Corps, the Judge spoke in
highly expressive terms Of the Borrowing
mothers, wives, sisters and daughters
who, by united effort during the great
struggle, did wonderful things for thoee
who were away in battle, sacrificing Them.
selves many OF the neCessarles Of this
lie that they might help and assist the
heroes who were fighting for the country's
freedom. The choir then rendered "Cover
Them Over With Flowers" concluding
the service Of the day. The people were
dismissed with the beneliction by Rev. Col.
Morrison, when the flowers were gathered
together and carried to the cemetery,
where they were strewn on the graves Of
those who have long lain in death met in
the struggle for their country's welfare
twenty.slx years ago.
There are two good roems opposite tine
Sherman House, that would make good
rooms Tor a first class laundry.
The steamer Climax will make a trip 10
Wheeling wharf at Z o'clock this evening
for those who wish to attend "War Yiewsb
at the Grand Opera House.
Messrs. VIM. II. Goes, ]. 7. Hanes, N.
R. Smylie and 0. r. Wood wore in St.
Cisirsville yesterday attending a meeting
Of the Soldiers Rsliei Committee.
Tho kitchen attached to John Marlow'e
residence on Filth street was struck by
lightning last evening during the storm.
Not much damage Was done and DO one
was hurt.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made by the
Treasurer OF Belmont county for K. r.
Howell to collect taxes for Pease township.
Books are now open OF K. 7. Howell's
Htore.